Bozeman’s HabiHut – Hot Spring Initiative
From HabiHut – the video “outlines the recent success of using the Habihut in Nairobi as a water distribution kiosk. The initiative looks to empower locals with a micro-franchising opportunity using the Habihut to sell clean, safe water, cell phone charging, cell phone minutes, and advertising on the shelter. The documented success of this solution, along with its more holistic scope offers hope to those who are most in need of opportunities”
Export.gov – Where will your next customer come from?
From export.gov – Small businesses looking to increase sales and profit, reduce dependence on the domestic market and stabilize seasonal fluctuations should consider exporting.
Nearly 96 percent of consumers live outside the U.S.
Two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries.
Go where the customers are. There is significant opportunity for small businesses to profit through exporting.
2010 Montana Economic Summit – Ballmer and Buffett
Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer and Warren Buffet address the Montana Economic Summit September 13 in Butte. Introduction by host Montana’s Senior Senator Max Baucus
Treasure State Export Seminar
Senator Jon Tester orgainzed and hosted the Treasure State Export Seminar, held in Billings in June 2010. From Senator Tester:
“We saw a lot of success at our Export Seminar showing Montanans the goldmine of opportunity available in the export market,” Tester said. “We had a strong turnout, and had some valuable discussions on how to create jobs and boost Montana’s economy. Now for the folks who couldn’t make it, the information is just a few mouse clicks away.”
Tester’s Export Seminar brought together more than 100 Montana manufacturers, service providers, farmers and ranchers to learn about opportunities to sell their products and services to customers overseas.
Internet giant Google and the Export-Import Bank of the United States both took part in the event and discussed ways for Montanans to market and sell abroad.